Clinical trials
Positive Affect clinical trials
Below are recruiting positive affect clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 21 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07021872Recruiting
Reducing loneliness in older adults by boosting positive feelings
This trial tests a program to help older adults feel less lonely by increasing positive emotions. If you are 65 or older, speak Cantonese, and sometimes feel lonely, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT06273137Recruiting
Positive affect treatment for teens with early adversity
This trial tests a treatment designed to improve positive emotions in adolescents who have experienced stressful early life events. It may help your teen build resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 12–16 - NCT06978257Recruiting
Digital happiness skills study for anxiety and low mood
This study tests a smartphone-based program designed to boost positive feelings and reduce worry or low mood. It may help if you have mild to moderate anxiety or depression but are not severely affected or in crisis.
SingaporeAges 21–64 - NCT05977894Enrolling by invitation
Study of floatation experience in nurses and physicians
This trial asks nurses and physicians about their experience with floatation. It’s likely testing how different healthcare workers feel during or after floatation sessions.
Youngstown, OhioAges 21–70 - NCT06770075Recruiting
Brightline: testing a wellness app for college students
This study tests a smartphone app that may help students track and improve their mental well-being. Over 6 months, you will wear a device that monitors things like activity and sleep, and use a simple app to check in on your mood. It's designed for full-time undergraduates who do not have a current mental health condition and are not receiving mental health treatment.
SingaporeAges 18–25 - NCT06123182Recruiting
Guided future thinking for exercise and brain health
This study tests whether a technique called 'guided episodic future thinking' (imagining positive future events) can help you stick with a physical activity program and support healthy brain aging. You'll be asked to exercise on a stepper machine and have MRI scans and blood draws.
Kansas City, KansasAges 45–65 - NCT06212219Recruiting
EEG brain training to help arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. It uses an EEG cap to measure your brain activity while you do arm exercises, helping you relearn how to move your affected arm.
ToulouseAges 18–99 - NCT06775470Recruiting
How BRCA gene variants affect ovarian cancer treatment results
This study looks at how different BRCA gene changes affect how well ovarian cancer responds to treatment and the long-term outlook. If you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had BRCA testing at Bologna's S.Orsola hospital, your data could help researchers better understand treatment outcomes.
BolognaAges Any age - NCT05799872Recruiting
Remote therapy for brain reward issues after anorexia
This study tests a neuroscience-informed, remote (phone/computer) treatment designed to improve brain reward-related problems after anorexia nervosa. You may be asked to do weekly check-ins, monitor weight, and record therapy sessions to see if symptoms improve.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07543653Recruiting
Testing ways to reduce loneliness in young Chinese adults
This study tests different approaches to help young adults (ages 18–30) who feel lonely. Researchers want to see which methods work best to help people feel more connected.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–30 - NCT07219875RecruitingPhase 2
Training the Brain to Enjoy Life Through Virtual Reality
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help people with depression feel more motivated and enjoy activities again. You'll use a VR headset to practice responding to rewarding experiences, which may boost positive moods.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05904782Recruiting
Brief positive-activity coaching for caregivers of advanced cancer
This trial tests a short program meant to support caregivers’ positive feelings while they care for someone with stage IV cancer. If you’re eligible, you may be asked to complete study activities by phone or internet for a set period of time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05942469Recruiting
Online study for emotion skills to prevent secondary trauma
This study tests an online program to help people regulate their emotions, aiming to reduce “secondary trauma” from their work. You may be able to join if you meet the simple eligibility needs below.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06776991Recruiting
Social anxiety and public speaking fear study
This study tests if reward processing training combined with exposure therapy helps people with social anxiety disorder who are afraid of public speaking. Participants will complete therapy sessions and possibly an MRI brain scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT07220681Recruiting
Integrated Care for PTSD
This study tests whether combining different treatments can help Veterans with PTSD. It focuses on those who can receive Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) at a VA site.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07540819Enrolling by invitation
Testing a Positive Thinking App for Middle Schoolers
This study tests whether a computer-based program that helps you imagine and plan your best future self can improve mood and well-being. You'll use it on your own device over several weeks.
Eugene, OregonAges Any age - NCT06101225Recruiting
Relaxation and guided imagery for school kids
This trial studies a relaxation and guided imagery program for children in 3rd and 4th grade. It aims to help students feel calmer and more focused in school.
LisbonAges 7–12 - NCT07333365Recruiting
Mindfulness for young adults
This study tests if an app that uses interactive audio and a ChatGPT-powered mindfulness coach can help improve your overall well-being. It's designed for people aged 18 to 30.
SingaporeAges 18–30 - NCT05881629Recruiting
Early checks and interventions for baby’s unusual head position
This study looks at whether checking the baby’s head position early during labor and doing a planned intervention can help improve delivery outcomes. It focuses on labor when you are around 6–9 cm dilated and the baby is positioned a certain way (back-of-head toward your belly or back).
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06980090Recruiting
How doctors' expectations affect their emotions
This study looks at how expecting to feel pain can change how doctors react emotionally. It uses brain scans (MRI) and mild electrical stimulation (tTIS) to understand these effects.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18–55 - NCT06312956Recruiting
Sleep Apnea and Ventilotherapy: A Study Before and After Treatment
This trial studies how sleep apnea affects the body and brain before and after starting treatment with a breathing device (ventilotherapy). It aims to understand the benefits of early treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea.
Piancavallo, VCOAges 20–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for positive affect?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 21 recruiting positive affect studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a positive affect trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a positive affect trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.